Oregon DMV Moped-Restricted Driver License

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Oregon DMV

Moped-Restricted Driver License

Overview

This page provides information on obtaining an Oregon Moped-Restricted Driver License.

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General Information

DMV issues a restricted Class C driver license to moped-only operators 16 years of age or older. You cannot get an instruction permit for operating a moped.

A Class C driver license allows operation of a moped.

Moped Definition

ORS 801.345 defines a moped as a vehicle, including any bicycle equipped with a power source, other than an electric assisted bicycle as defined in ORS 801.258 or a motor assisted scooter as defined in ORS 801.348, that complies with all of the following:

It is designed to be operated on the ground upon wheels.
It has a seat or saddle for use of the rider.
It is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.
It is equipped with an independent power source that:
- Is capable of propelling the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a level road surface; and
- If the power source is a combustion engine, has a piston or rotor displacement of 35.01 to 50 cubic centimeters regardless of the number of chambers in the power source.
It is equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only and does not require clutching or shifting by the operator after the system is engaged.

Note: In using the ORS link above, you will need to scroll down to find the corrrect ORS reference.

Driving Restrictions

A moped-restricted license allows operation of only mopeds. Operating a vehicle that does not fit the definition of a moped with a moped-restricted license could result in a citation for operating a vehicle without driving privileges (ORS 807.010).

To Qualify/Apply

You must apply in person at a DMV office, and you must:

Be a resident of or domiciled in Oregon;
Be at least 16 years of age;
Have no suspended, canceled, revoked or otherwise withdrawn driving privileges in Oregon or any other state;
Submit a completed Driver License Application (Form 735-173). If you answer "yes" to any of the medical questions on the application, as outlined in OAR 735-062-0007(2)(a)(b)(c), DMV will not issue you driving privileges until you have established that your condition does not affect your ability to drive safely. DMV may ask you to provide additional medical information and/or require that you pass additional DMV tests;
If under 18 years of age you must also:
- Include your parent or legal guardian's signature on your application unless you are married or an emancipated minor;
- Pass a Safe Driving Practices knowledge test; and
- Provide proof of school enrollment, completion or exemption if you have never had an Oregon driving privilege;
Present proof of your full legal name;
Present proof of your legal presence in the U.S., identity and date of birth;
Provide your Social Security Number on the application;
Present proof of your residence address;
Pass the Moped knowledge test. All the information necessary to pass the test is included in the Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367) and the Oregon Driver Manual (Form 735-37);
Make an appointment for a moped (motorcycle) skills test;
Pass the skills test on a moped. If you do not have proof of insurance for the moped, you will have to reschedule the skills test;
Pass a vision screening test as defined in OAR 735-062-0050;
Surrender any valid Oregon ID Card;
Surrender any valid driver license or permit issued by another jurisdiction;
Pay the applicable testing and licensing fees. You must pay test fees prior to taking any test. Be prepared to make separate payments for your testing and licensing fees; and
Have your photograph taken.

After you meet the requirements, you are issued an interim card to use until you receive your moped-restricted license in the mail.

If you surrender a previous driver license, permit or Oregon ID Card, it is hole-punched and returned to you. The hole-punched card is not valid by itself, but may be used as additional proof of identity with the interim card.

Related Information

Additional information that may be relevant includes:

Driver License Classes, Endorsements & Restrictions
Manuals & Guides
Motorcycle Endorsement
Motorcycle Instruction Permit
Oregon Driver Manual (Form 735-37)
Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual (Form 735-6367)
Oregon Moped, Motorized Scooter, Pocket Bike Guide
Pocket Bikes & Similar Vehicles
Registering & Titling a Moped

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